Check Engine Light "suprise suprise"

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jmh_ottawa, Jan 27, 2005.

  1. jmh_ottawa

    jmh_ottawa Guest

    I have a 2002 model elantra.

    The first sign that something was wrong was when i was filling up with gas
    and i couldn't keep a steady flow without the pump clicking off as if i was
    full. After 2 fill ups that problem went away and i get the check engine
    light. The only thing i notice is a it takes a few more cranks directly
    after filling up with gas to get started but subsequent starts are fine.

    I had the light checked and they came back with the following..

    "P0441 Small EAVP System Leak"

    They cleared the light and 2 days later it's back on again.. of course
    they didn't solve the problem just the light. Is this a faulty gas cap or
    something else?
     
    jmh_ottawa, Jan 27, 2005
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  2. jmh_ottawa

    halatos2000 Guest

    "I had the light checked and they came back with the following..

    "P0441 Small EAVP System Leak"
    They cleared the light and 2 days later it's back on again.. of course
    they didn't solve the problem just the light. Is this a faulty gas cap
    or
    something else?"

    It's probably either a faulty gas cap(mine only lasted 2 years), bad
    hose, or a defective pressure sensor. First item to check would be the
    gas cap, and the dealership should have pressure checked it when they
    had it in the first time.

    Chris
     
    halatos2000, Jan 27, 2005
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  3. jmh_ottawa

    hyundaitech Guest

    P0441 is not a code for a small leak. It's definition (no purge) is a
    misnomer. Your purge valve is likely stuck open, causing the feul vapors
    to continue to go into the intake when fueling.

    P0442 would indicate a small leak.
     
    hyundaitech, Jan 28, 2005
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  4. jmh_ottawa

    jmh_ottawa Guest

    Thanks for the replies.

    That makes sense hyundaitech.. and would explain why starting directly
    after filling up requires a few more cranks.
     
    jmh_ottawa, Jan 28, 2005
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